MEDIA RELEASE: 19 Days in SEPTEMBER: a chronicle of the death of Steve Biko

19 Days in September: A chronicle of the death of Steve Biko

An exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the death and immediate aftermath of the murder of Steve Biko by security police in South Africa in September 1977, opens in SOPHIATOWN, JOHANNESBURG, on Tuesday 12th SEPTEMBER at noon.

Featuring the responses by the then Editor of the East London based Daily Dispatch, Donald Woods, the exhibition chronicles for the first time, the extensive coverage of Biko’s murder by Woods from over 150 sources including speeches, newspaper reports, and other publications. Sources include Woods’ subsequent book ‘BIKO’ published in 1978 which later resulted in an award-winning film ‘Cry Freedom’, directed by Lord Richard Attenborough (a former patron of the Huddleston Centre, and chair of the Mandela Statue Project in London’s Parliament Square).

The exhibition, compiled by the Donald Woods Foundation, is also being presented in London, UK at the gallery of the Guardian/Observer Newspaper, who provided world-class reportage on South Africa throughout the apartheid era led by proprietor David Astor, editor Donald Trelford, Africa editor, Colin Legum and Antony Sampson, Mandela’s biographer and former editor of Drum magazine.

In South Africa, the exhibition will also open at the Donald Woods Centre, Hobeni, Mbashe and at the Steve Biko Centre, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape.

A special screening of the film ‘Cry Freedom’ will be hosted by the Board of the Fr Huddleston Centre, at the end of September (see website and FB for details), in conjunction with the exhibition and the Donald Woods Foundation. The film, released in 1987 featured music composed by then-exiled Jonas Gwangwa, and won a Grammy for the soundtrack.

The exhibition ‘19 Days in September’ runs from 12 September-14 October 2017 and is free to visit. Venue: Sophiatown National Heritage House, 73 Toby Street Sophiatown, Johannesburg, 2092, next to Westdene/Melville/Auckland Park.

Visiting times are normally Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm, but check website for details as times change to accommodate other events.

Facebook

Sophiatown the Mix and the Huddleston Centre team: Honouring two of the many who made it possible for Mr Mandela to lead our nation into democracy: Fr Huddleston @FrHuddleston and Dr A B Xuma. The rest of the journey is up to us. #WeAreMandelaDay ... See more

The night has arrived! Bheki Khoza at Sophiatown the Mix, tonight at 8 pm. Seats are still available, book yours by calling: 083 550 7130. Ticket is R120. Bring your own drinks and snacks, supervised street parking. ... See more

‘In conversation with’ song writer, singer and legend Mama Dorothy Masuka We start the evening with the conversation hosted by renowned jazz journalist and writer Gwen Ansell, joined by Titi Luzipho, and Bheki Khoza, exploring the legacy of Mama Dorothy’s writing and musical influence on current and future generations. A live performance by Mama Dorothy follows, supported by Bheki Khoza.

A truly unique evening, created in partnership with PEGS MUSIC PROJECTS

Bookings: 083 550 7130 or 011 477 3490 Tickets: R120.00

Bring your own drinks and snacks. We provide glasses and ice; supervised street parking ... See more

‘In conversation with’ song writer, singer and legend Mama Dorothy Masuka We start the evening with the conversation hosted by renowned jazz journalist and writer Gwen Ansell, joined by Titi Luzipho, and Bheki Khoza, exploring the legacy of Mama Dorothy’s writing and musical influence on current and future generations. A live performance by Mama Dorothy follows, supported by Bheki Khoza.

A truly unique evening, created in partnership with PEGS MUSIC PROJECTS

Bookings: 083 550 7130 or 011 477 3490 Tickets: R120.00

Bring your own drinks and snacks. We provide glasses and ice; supervised street parking ... See more

Friday 16 March - a twice in a lifetime experience: the electrifying Sharon Katz with the historic Peace Train album featuring Mlungisi Gegana will be gracing us here at Sophiatown the Mix. Join us at 8pm. Bring your friends, family as well as your own snacks and drinks. Bookings: 083 550 7130 or 011 477 3490. Tickets R110 advance R120 door. ... See more

We are excited to present Sharon Katz and Mlungisi Gegana this Month March 16th at 8PM. For an intimate night of jazz! Bring your friends, some snacks and your own drinks. Bookings:083 550 7130 or 011 477 3490. Tickets R110 advance R120 door ... See more